Lemon Madeleines Recipe

Name: Lemon Madeleines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan; 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 large whole eggs; 2 large egg yolks; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest; Confectioners sugar, for dusting (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan
1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large whole eggs
2 large egg yolks
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely grated lemon zest
Confectioners sugar, for dusting (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 400F.
2
Lightly butter a madeleine pan; set aside.
3
Into a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4
Set aside.
5
In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice and zest until thick and pale, about 5 minutes.
6
Beat in the melted butter.
7
Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the flour mixture into the egg mixture; let rest 30 minutes at room temperature.
8
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, filling the molds three-quarters full.
9
Bake until the cookies are crisp and golden around the edges, 7 to 8 minutes.
10
Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool slightly before inverting the cookies onto a serving platter.
11
Dust with confectioners sugar, if desired.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan, 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour (not self-rising), 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Lemon Madeleines falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Madeleines

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